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In this complete guide on 7th chords, Jonny breaks down the 5 categories of 7th chords on piano that form the foundation for jazz harmony.
In this complete guide on 7th chords, Jonny breaks down the 5 categories of 7th chords on piano that form the foundation for jazz harmony.
A gorgeous chord made simple! Learn what major 9th chords are, how to build them, and how to make them sound stunning on the piano.
A gorgeous chord made simple! Learn what major 9th chords are, how to build them, and how to make them sound stunning on the piano.
Discover how a major scale exercise that's rooted in a jazz piano musical context can empower your playing beyond traditional scale drills.
Discover how a major scale exercise that's rooted in a jazz piano musical context can empower your playing beyond traditional scale drills.
Play captivating chord melodies with Drop 2 Voicings, a sophisticated arranging techniques used by pianists like Bill Evans and Barry Harris.
Play captivating chord melodies with Drop 2 Voicings, a sophisticated arranging techniques used by pianists like Bill Evans and Barry Harris.
This comprehensive course covers 5-note quartal voicings. We’ll learn these voicings over the minor 2-5-1 progression in all 12 keys over various rhythms, incorporate chord extensions & alterations, and finally we'll apply them to a song at the end using the chord changes from Alone Together.
This comprehensive course covers 5-note quartal voicings. We’ll learn these voicings over the minor 2-5-1 progression in all 12 keys over various rhythms, incorporate chord extensions & alterations, and finally we'll apply them to a song at the end using the chord changes from Alone Together.
Adding the #9, b13
"A Loan Together"
Definition & Positions
"A-B-A" 2-5-1 Voicing Exercise, All Keys
Adding the #9, b13
"B-A-B" 2-5-1 Voicing Exercise, All Keys
This comprehensive course covers 5-note quartal voicings. We’ll learn these voicings over the 2-5-1 progression in all 12 keys over various rhythms, how to incorporate chord alterations, and finally we'll apply them to a song at the end using the chord changes from Satin Doll.
This comprehensive course covers 5-note quartal voicings. We’ll learn these voicings over the 2-5-1 progression in all 12 keys over various rhythms, how to incorporate chord alterations, and finally we'll apply them to a song at the end using the chord changes from Satin Doll.
"Velvet Action Figure"
Adding the b9, #9, b13
"B-A-B" 2-5-1 Voicing Exercise, All Keys
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